The Democratic Republic of Congo was elected to the UN Human Rights Council today despite opposition from the United States.DR Congo was among the 15 countries who won seats on the council during a vote at the UN General Assembly.

Fifty Indian peacekeepers stationed in South Sudan have been awarded the UN Medal for their professionalism and service in protecting civilians and building durable peace in the conflict-ridden country. UN Mission in South Sudan,UNMISS, Force Commander General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi awarded the UN Medal to the officers serving with the Indian Battalion, located in Bor in the Jonglei region of South Sudan.

The European Union today imposed fresh sanctions on North Korea as part of international efforts to punish the pariah regime for its nuclear and ballistic weapons programmes. Foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg signed off a new package of measures including a ban on investments in North Korea and on EU exports of oil to Pyongyang.

The US has provided Nepal a financial assistance of USD 100,000 for the restoration of a 16th century Hindu temple which was badly damaged in the 2015 earthquake that jolted the Himalayan nation. The US Embassy in Nepal, through the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), provided the amount to the Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust (KVPT) for the restoration of the historic Char Narayan temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the All India Institute of Ayurveda at Sarita Vihar in New Delhi tomorrow on the occasion of National Ayurveda Day. The First ever All India Institute of Ayurveda, AIIA has been set up along the lines of AIIMS.

President Ram Nath Kovind has said that it is the duty of every person in the country to provide the children with the opportunity and experience of being citizens of a better India. Addressing the closing ceremony of the Bharat Yatra for a Surakshit Bachpan-Surakshit Bharat being organised by Kailash Satyarthi Childrens Foundation at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, Mr Kovind said, he believes that even if one child is unsafe, all society is guilty.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has said a proper ecosystem for innovative science research should be ensured for the progress of the nation. Addressing the valedictory function of the four-day India International Science Festival in Chennai, he said India had a glorious tradition in science and technology and asked the youth to reclaim it by their dedicated and innovative research activities.

India and Afghanistan today exchanged views on various facets of the bilateral strategic partnership and regional and global issues of mutual interest. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, who is on a visit to Afghanistan met counterpart Hanif Atmar in Kabul.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the role of intelligence bureau, IB, is pivotal in the country's internal security system. After inaugurating the West Zone Regional Training Center building of IB in Jodhpur today, Mr.

Missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmed's mother and over 30 others, mostly students, were detained today by the Delhi Police while protesting outside the high court in Capital. Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi B K Singh said the detainees, mostly students, were taken to the Barakhamba Road Police Station.